| Molecular Evolution, BSCI471 |
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Spring 2007
The course covers the field of molecular evolution from basic foundations through advanced concepts. Among the topics covered are the patterns and processes of DNA sequence variation, transposable element dynamics, gene duplication and loss, genome organization. Relevant concepts from genetics (classical, molecular, population), biochemistry, and phylogenetics will be covered. The course consists of readings, lectures, discussions and written assignments.
Meeting time: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-10:45 am
Meeting place: Plant Sciences Building, Room 1146
Text: Graur, D., and W.-H. Li. 2000. Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution, Second Edition, Sinauer Associates. Additional readings from the literature will be assigned throughout the course, and many of these readings will be from the most recent issues of relevant journals.
Other books or book chapters that might be helpful include Molecular Evolution
(Li 1997),
Molecular Evolutionary Genetics
(Nei 1987), phylogenetic inference chapter in Molecular
Systematics
(Swofford et al. 1996),
Molecular Evolution: A Phylogenetic Approach
(Page and Holmes 1998), several chapters in The Phylogenetic Handbook: A Practical Approach to DNA and Protein Phylogeny
(Salemi and Vandamme 2003) (see review),
and other relevant references.
Grading procedures: Grades will be based on exams. Note: Exams will held in Plant Sciences Building, Room 1121.
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